OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL AWARD
2016 Nomination Form
This award recognizes an individual in Student Affairs & Enrollment Management (SAEM) who has made
outstanding contributions toward achieving departmental/Divisional goals, SAEM core values, and shows
leadership in his/her professional field or work environment. Nomination forms can be completed by SAEM
staff members, including graduate assistants (GAs).
Criteria: Nominee should have completed three or more years of full-time service (graduate experience not
included.)
Nominee:_________________________________________________________________________________
Department:___________________________________________Title:_______________________________
Please address the following items (NOTE: Typing directly on this form will automatically insert any space
that you need to adequately address the question.) Providing examples creates a stronger recommendation
for your nominee. (An ideal word target would be 700-900 words.)
1. In the space below, please provide specific examples of how the nominee has made outstanding
contributions to departmental/Divisional goals, SAEM core values, and leadership in his/her professional
field or work environment (e.g., committee involvement, notable initiatives/projects, etc.).
2. Provide only one additional support form addressing the points listed in Item 1. (Nominator must submit
the nomination and support forms together. The support form cannot be completed by the person completing
the nomination form.)
SAEM staff member submitting nomination form:_____________________________________________________
Department:________________________________________________ Title:_________________________________
SAEM staff member submitting support form: ________________________________________________________
Department:_______________________________________________ Title:__________________________________
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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DEADLINE: Completed application must be received by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 29, 2016
E-mail applications to Student_Affairs@niu.edu or personally deliver to SAEM in Altgeld Hall 208
Nominators are responsible for ensuring that all materials are received by the designated deadline
Nominators and/or those submitting supporting information may be contacted for additional information by
the Awards & Professional Development Committee
Nomination and support materials will be shared with winners and nominees
Granting of awards is dependent upon strength of submissions and fulfillment of award criteria. All awards
may not be presented annually.